Cambridge, Maryland, the official port on the Choptank River, offers a cruise experience that stands apart from other ports through its blend of old-world Chesapeake charm and modern, guest-centered service. The harbor is intimate and walkable, letting passengers stroll to restored 19th century warehouses, boutique shops, and waterfront eateries before or after shore excursions. Signature experiences include a narrated harbor cruise past historic wharves, a private lighthouse excursion to nearby coastal lighthouses, a hands-on crabbing or oyster shucking lesson at a local maritime facility, and curated day trips to St. Michaels, Oxford, Easton, and Tilghman Island with stops for artisanal seafood tastings and local crafts. Destinations reachable as part of a Cambridge base itinerary include the charming river towns of St. Michaels, Oxford, and Easton, plus scenic byways to Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay’s lesser-known coves. The port's fleet features are designed for mid-sized river and coastal ships, with deep-water berths, short gangways, and an efficient passenger flow that minimizes time in terminal lines. The shore-side terminal itself highlights sustainable, guest-friendly design with climate-controlled lounges, free Wi-Fi, and multilingual ambassadors who help guests book shore excursions and arrange luggage handling. Onboard services are enhanced by seamless embarkation, curbside check-in support, and a range of locally inspired dining and shopping options that extend the Chesapeake welcome well beyond the gangplank.
